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Nektar Impact LX88 mk3 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Nektar Impact LX88 mk3

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$347
Weight 7.7 kg Keys 88 keys
USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with 88 Keys, Synthesizer-style ‘clean action’ keyboard, Pitch...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Novation Launchkey 88 MK4

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$515
Weight 8.04 kg
USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, Half-weighted 88 full size keys., Waterfall keyboard,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Case Bundle - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Case Bundle

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,495
Weight 13.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
4.5 AudioFu Score
Midiplus Stage 88 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Midiplus Stage 88

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$324
Weight 10 kg Key action Weighted keys
Master Keyboard / Controller, 88 Velocity sensitive, half-weighted keys, Sound bank with 64 EMU...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 Black

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,089
Weight 15.7 kg Key action Weighted keys
USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard, Fatar keyboard (TP/110) with hammer action and 88 weighted...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 White - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3 White

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,031
Weight 15.7 kg Key action Weighted keys
USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard, Fatar keyboard (TP/110) with hammer action and 88 weighted...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Studiologic SL88 GT mk2 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Studiologic SL88 GT mk2

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$994
Weight 21 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Controller Keyboard with 88 Keys, Weighted hammer action TP/400 Wood with aftertouch, 100...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Studiologic SL88 mk2 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Studiologic SL88 mk2

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$555
Weight 13.3 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Controller Keyboard with 88 Keys, TP/110 weighted hammer action with aftertouch, 100 programmes,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Kompl. 15 Ult. - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Kompl. 15 Ult.

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,738
Weight 13.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Kompl. 26 Ult.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Komplete 15 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Komplete 15

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,379
Weight 13.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 Komplete 26
4.4 AudioFu Score
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$406
Weight 8.2 kg
*Connectors:*, Control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack, MIDI output: 5-pin DIN, USB-C connection (supplies power as well as...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Native Instruments Kontrol S88 MK3

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,147
Weight 13.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
*Note:* Use via USB-A only possible with optional cable (#491488#) and USB power supply (#543021#) with at least 1.5 A
4.4 AudioFu Score
Midiplus X-8 III - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Midiplus X-8 III

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$289
Weight 5.6 kg Key action Semi-weighted keys
USB-MIDI Keyboard, 88 Semi-weighted, standard-size velocity-sensitive keys, 4 Assignable knobs, 6...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Kawai VPC1 Stage Bundle - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Kawai VPC1 Stage Bundle

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,583
Weight 29.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
4.4 AudioFu Score
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$602
Weight 18.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
88-Key USB/MIDI Controller, With graded hammer action keyboard, With aftertouch and assignable...
4.5 AudioFu Score
M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$249
Weight 6.24 kg Key action Semi-weighted keys
USB MIDI Controller, 88 Standard-size, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys, Transport and...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Roland A-88 MKII - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Roland A-88 MKII

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,274
Weight 16.3 kg
MIDI 2.0 Keyboard Controller, Weighted 88 key keyboard with ivory feel (PHA-4 standard), Three...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH BL without Case - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH BL without Case

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,796
Master Keyboard*Built-In Version Without Housing*
4.8 AudioFu Score
Doepfer LMK2+ 88 GH without Case - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Doepfer LMK2+ 88 GH without Case

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,448
Keys 88 keys
Master Keyboard*Built-in version without housing*
4.3 AudioFu Score
M-Audio Hammer 88 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

M-Audio Hammer 88

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$521
Weight 17.5 kg Keys 88 keys
M-Audio Hammer 88, Includes a 3-month Skoove license for online piano lessons, USB/MIDI controller...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH black - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH black

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,970
Weight 24 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Master keyboard, Hammer action keyboard with 88 keys, Graded hammer action keyboard...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Kawai VPC1 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Kawai VPC1

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,505
Weight 29.5 kg Key action Weighted keys
Master Keyboard, 88 Key master keyboard in stage piano design, 88 Wooden keys with RM3 Grand II Hammer...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Doepfer PK88 GH - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Doepfer PK88 GH

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,328
Weight 20 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Master Keyboard, Hammer action keyboard, 88 Keys, Graded hammer action keyboard (TP/40GH),...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH grey - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH grey

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$1,959
Weight 24 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Master keyboard, Hammer action keyboard with 88 keys, Graded hammer action keyboard (TP/40GH)...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 Black - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 Black

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$405
Weight 8.2 kg
*Connections:*, Control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack, MIDI output: 5-pin DIN, USB-C connection (supplies power as well as...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Nektar Impact GXP88 - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Nektar Impact GXP88

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$300
Weight 8.2 kg
88 Key USB Keyboard, 88 Velocity sensitive, half-weighted full size keys with aftertouch, 14 RGB...
4.4 AudioFu Score

About Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Master keyboards, typically featuring 88 keys, provide a central control hub for virtual instruments and synthesizers. They allow musicians to play and manipulate sounds without needing dedicated hardware for each instrument. These keyboards are crucial for producers, composers, and performers who rely on software-based instruments.

Best For
Studio producers composers live performers electronic musicians virtual instrument users
What to Look For
Keybed feel (action type) MIDI connectivity (ports protocols) expression controls (knobs sliders) build quality weight and portability aftertouch support

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys) — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Centralized control simplifies complex virtual instrument setups.
  • Offers expressive performance capabilities beyond standard MIDI controllers.
  • Provides a tactile playing experience for software instruments.
  • Can significantly expand the sonic palette available to a musician.

CONS

  • Can be expensive compared to smaller MIDI controllers.
  • Reliance on a computer or host device introduces potential latency.
  • Portability can be an issue with larger, weighted-key models.
  • Requires familiarity with MIDI and virtual instrument software.

Frequently Asked Questions About Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

A master keyboard prioritizes expressive control and often features a high-quality keybed, while a standard MIDI keyboard may focus more on portability and basic functionality.

While often used with computers to control virtual instruments, a master keyboard itself functions as a MIDI controller and can transmit MIDI data to external hardware synthesizers.

Aftertouch allows for modulation of sounds *after* a key is pressed, adding subtle or dramatic effects; it's essential for expressive virtual instrument performance.

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